Job summary
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 01/05/2027 to cover maternity leave.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
A new and exciting development role has arisen within Community Nursing Same Day Urgent Care and the Ceredigion Intermediate Care Multi-Disciplinary Team in Hywel Dda University Health Board.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Same Day Urgent Care and Outreach Team and join us as a Band 8a- Community Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work alongside the county's Same Day Urgent Care and Outreach Team (comprising Advanced Clinical Practitioners, therapists, Urgent Care Practitioners and health care assistants). The aim is to provide advanced clinical assessment and treatment to patients presenting with a Differentiated/Undifferentiated medical and or intermediate care/nursing need in their own home.
They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, acting within their professional boundaries and qualifications.
The post holder will work within the Same Day Urgent Care service within the Cardigan Integrated Care Centre in Cardigan and support the outreach team based in the integrated centres both in Aberaeron and Cardigan to see, treat, diagnose and discharge where appropriate or attend home visits to include residential and nursing homes, where they will liaise with the intermediate care team, community staff, family and other stakeholders in developing a suitable patient centred management plan for the patient. This will include writing care plans and management plans to be shared with other providers including the Out of Hours (OOH) service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 19/03/2026
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99
- community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional (e.g. HCPC/NMC/GPhC)
- Relevant Master's Degree
- Advanced specialist knowledge of patient pathways
- Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to practice
- Independent Prescribing qualification (if required for role)
- Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio
Desirable
- Management/leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience
- In receipt or working towards Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (if relevant for role)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration clinical in advanced practice within specialty area
- Evidence of performing of Advanced Level of Practice
- Proven track record of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional (e.g. HCPC/NMC/GPhC)
- Relevant Master's Degree
- Advanced specialist knowledge of patient pathways
- Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to practice
- Independent Prescribing qualification (if required for role)
- Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio
Desirable
- Management/leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience
- In receipt or working towards Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (if relevant for role)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration clinical in advanced practice within specialty area
- Evidence of performing of Advanced Level of Practice
- Proven track record of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
Language skills
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
